Category Archives: Memories

As I age, specific memories come back, and I will share those that may interest my friends and family!

We Piddled Today!

Posted on Monday, June 12, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  It Smelled So Good! I Grew up next to Culver City at the corner of La Cienega and Venice Boulevards.  It was a small house, but it was filled with love.  In high school, I was an avid ham … Continue reading →

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Monday And Time To Go To Work!

Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 by Paul

Memories: My First & Last Motorcycle It was 1975, and I was beginning to go to the desert and use dune buggies, but I also needed a motorcycle.  I bought a Honda 400 Sports bike for a song.   I fixed … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Mom, The Creator!  My dear Mother was super creative; she saw art everywhere, not just paintings.  When we were in Arkansas one summer, she visited an antique store, her favorite place to haunt.  She picked up an old wall-mounted … Continue reading →

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Monday Is Here And We Start Again!

Posted on Monday, May 1, 2023 by Paul

Memories: The Day The Store Burnt Down!  It was 1955, and Mom picked me up from school, but she looked worried.  She said, “Number Three stored burnt down”  That meant the Ralph’s 5, 10 & 25 Cent store at the … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, April 24, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Mom The Renovator!  My dear mother was always moving things around.  When I got home from school I would have to look and see where the furniture was today!  It was funny as I remember we had a very … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Catal; It’s Been Fun Knowing You!

Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 by Paul

The magnificent solar disk was unobservable this morning by a thick layer of moisture we call fog.  Our backyard mountains were also hiding, so I asked Alexa about the outside temperature.  With her teeth chattering, she responded, “Danger Danger, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Our Day Is Already Planned!

Posted on Monday, April 10, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  Going To Europe With Dad.   Dad always wanted to travel, but Mom did not care for boats or airplanes.  Finally, we had an opportunity as Uncle Check was stationed in Italy.  Dad got the tickets to sail from New … Continue reading →

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Monday Has Arrived And No Rain In The Forecast!

Posted on Monday, April 3, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  Listening To The World!  For whatever reason, my interests were always in electronics, even at an early age.  I had my radio operator’s license when I was first in Junior High School in 1957.  Our neighbor down the street, … Continue reading →

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Monday Is Here And It Is Dry!

Posted on Monday, March 27, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  Dad Took My Car Apart!  My first car was a new 1962 Chevy Impala Supersport.  I loved that car, and it was a mere $3000!  I drove that car everywhere, and after three years, it had 175,000 miles on … Continue reading →

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A New Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, March 20, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  One Hot Garden!! I always wanted a garden, and when I bought my first home, I made a small garden of about 8×8 feet.  The dirt was adobe and harder than a rock.  I thought to myself, “Self, get … Continue reading →

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